Our Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) is currently seeking a Resource Laboratory Technologist to provide comprehensive technical expertise regarding testing, consultation and education primarily in the area of Clinical Chemistry. They will support a 24 hour / 7 days a week operations working all shifts on a rotational basis including weekends and holidays as scheduled. The Resource Laboratory Technologist will work in Routine Chemistry within the Division of Biochemistry.
The Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) at SickKids is a leading, world-class facility working towards reducing the impact of childhood illness by providing diagnostic information that allows for early selection of best treatment options. DPLM is a valuable and integral part of the SickKids team, generating original research and providing timely, specialized diagnostic services for health care providers in Canada and around the world. The department comprises of five divisions: Clinical Biochemistry, Genome Diagnostics, Haematopathology, Microbiology, and Pathology. All DPLM laboratories are accredited by Accreditation Canada Diagnostics.
Here's What You'll Love:
- A commitment to continuing education and professional development through DPLM's Laboratory Professional Certification Reimbursement Program as well as several programs and resources through the Learning Institute.
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- A focus on employee wellnesswith our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
- A culture of safety for both the patient and staff
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Here's What You'll Get To Do
- Provide specialized expertise regarding testing, calibration, operation and maintenance of automated and manual testing.
- Participate in the development and evaluation of new methodologies and technologies.
- Provide training to technologists, students and clinical fellows.
- Assume an active role in workload activity measurement, quality control and quality assurance programs to support the effective operation of the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM).
- Ensure procedure manuals are maintained and reflect current laboratory practice, and safety guidelines are followed.
- Perform analytical tests, assess, interpret and report results
- Prepare and issue of samples/product/specimen
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and records of testing
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
- Practice and perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures with accurately and precisely within defined time expectations (TATs)
- Recognize failure, troubleshoot, take remedial action, and document action, within their scope of practice, as required
- Report failures, issues & action taken to immediate supervisor
- Assess results against diagnosis to ensure relevant results correspond with known patient data, as appropriate
- Recognize abnormal and critical results, and takes appropriate actions according to the established SOP, as required
- Follow inventory control system and communicate status to ensure availability of adequate reagents and supplies
- Participate in the development, implementation and support of the policies, processes and procedures within the Quality System to support the effective operation of DPLM
- Follow health and safety procedures as per DPLM and Hospital guidelines.
- Perform quality control and documents control results
- Review and monitor daily QC results
- Recognize unusual quality control results, take remedial action and document outcome
- Report ongoing or unresolved QC issues to immediate supervisor
Here's What You'll Need
- Bachelor of Science and/or diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
- Bachelor of Science MLS is preferred
- Registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
- Comprehensive technical skills and knowledge with a minimum 5 years recent experience in Biochemistry, Routine Chemistry preferred
- Demonstrated troubleshooting, decision making and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and be self-motivated.
- Demonstrated ability in the development of management skills, supervisory skills and professional growth.
- Demonstrated ability to be a team player who is self-directed and adaptable to new technologies and processes.
- Solid computer skills an asset.
Employment Type: Full-time